Michelin X-ice Xi2

Hijinks · 12-15-2010, 11:02 AM

Anyone else tried these out on the 370z? I am still waiting to get mine and was wondering if anyone else had any tips regarding using them in the winter.

Even just tips for driving the 370z in snow/ice/winter with winter tires.

Thanks

Hijinks · 12-15-2010, 07:14 PM

Okay, have put on the Xi2s and driven around for a hour and a half to test them out. At highway speeds they are not noticeably louder than the stock tires. I can actually drive up hill on the way to work faster than 10 mph. The tires seem good but obviously thanks to rear wheel drive, I have to drive MUCH slower than in my friends STI.

370Z_Fan · 12-17-2010, 05:11 PM

I have these on right now as my winter tires. So far so good. I haven't driven in deep snow yet so cannot really comment on their performance in deep snow.

m4a1mustang · 12-17-2010, 05:26 PM

From everything I've read they are very good in deeper snow and on ice compared to other snow tires. They are in the "studless ice & snow" category so they give up dry road handling over the "performance winter" tire for better snow and ice traction. In Minnesota I'm sure that's a good thing.

They are only T rated (118mph) and have soft sidewalls so I probably wouldn't want to take them anywhere beyond highway speeds otherwise you'll probably squirm around a bit. Good luck with them and enjoy driving your Z year-round! I just had my winter wheels and tires installed on my Mustang and am very pleased with the snow performance!

12-15-2010, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hijinks Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 20 Drives: Nissan 370z 6spd Rep Power: 15	Michelin X-ice Xi2 Anyone else tried these out on the 370z? I am still waiting to get mine and was wondering if anyone else had any tips regarding using them in the winter. Even just tips for driving the 370z in snow/ice/winter with winter tires. Thanks

12-17-2010, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	From everything I've read they are very good in deeper snow and on ice compared to other snow tires. They are in the "studless ice & snow" category so they give up dry road handling over the "performance winter" tire for better snow and ice traction. In Minnesota I'm sure that's a good thing. They are only T rated (118mph) and have soft sidewalls so I probably wouldn't want to take them anywhere beyond highway speeds otherwise you'll probably squirm around a bit. Good luck with them and enjoy driving your Z year-round! I just had my winter wheels and tires installed on my Mustang and am very pleased with the snow performance! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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12-15-2010, 07:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hijinks Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 20 Drives: Nissan 370z 6spd Rep Power: 15	Okay, have put on the Xi2s and driven around for a hour and a half to test them out. At highway speeds they are not noticeably louder than the stock tires. I can actually drive up hill on the way to work faster than 10 mph. The tires seem good but obviously thanks to rear wheel drive, I have to drive MUCH slower than in my friends STI.

12-17-2010, 05:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
370Z_Fan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 238 Drives: 2010 MB ZR sport pkg Rep Power: 17	I have these on right now as my winter tires. So far so good. I haven't driven in deep snow yet so cannot really comment on their performance in deep snow.